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Space probe names in italics

I've noticed that some space probes, like the Voyagers and Pioneer 10/11, their names are put in italics while others like the rest of the Pioneer program and less notable spacecraft are not. For example, if you go to the Pioneer program article, Pioneer 10 and 11 are italicized while all the other space probes are not. The Wikipedia style guide says this:

"Do not italicize a mission, series, or class except where it coincides with a craft's name: the Eagle was the Apollo 11 lunar lander; Voyager 2 was launched as part of the Voyager program."

So should every space probe name be italicized? Is there a reason why some are and some are not? Luckytent (talk) 17:03, 21 May 2025 (UTC)

Requested move at [[Talk:Observations and explorations of Venus#Requested move 14 May 2025]]

File:Information.svg There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Observations and explorations of Venus#Requested move 14 May 2025 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. ASUKITE 21:28, 22 May 2025 (UTC)

One of your project's articles has been selected for improvement!

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Hello,
Please note that Remote sensing, which is within this project's scope, has been selected as one of the Articles for improvement. The article is scheduled to appear on Wikipedia's Community portal in the "Articles for improvement" section for one week, beginning today. Everyone is encouraged to collaborate to improve the article. Thanks, and happy editing!

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Voyager 1

On November 15, 2026, 17 months from now, Voyager 1 will be 1 light-day away from Earth. I think it would make a great project to get it up to FA standard by then ({{u|Benison}} made one attempt a few years ago) so it could be WP:TFA on that day. RoySmith (talk) 15:00, 21 June 2025 (UTC)

:RoySmith, I can ask for nothing else more than that. I'm busy irl till at least September, but I'll gladly drop by time to time for anything to make that happen. It's been a dream to get Voyager 1 to FA and hopefully, with some help, we can do it. Thanks. — Benison (Beni · talk) 15:14, 21 June 2025 (UTC)